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Esther 1:13 Bible in Basic English | 68 Bible versions Compare

Esther 1

13 And the king said to the wise men, who had knowledge of the times, (for this was the king's way with all who were expert in law and in the giving of decisions:

Esther 1

13 Then the king spoke to the wise men who understood the times [asking for their advice]—for it was the custom of the king to speak before all those who were familiar with law and legal matters—

Esther 1

13 It was a custom for the king to ask advice from experts about law and order. So King Xerxes spoke with the wise men. They would know the right thing to do.

Esther 1

13 As was the king’s custom, he consulted sages well-versed in matters of law and justice.

Esther 1

13 Then the king said to the wise men, who knew the times, (for it was the king’s custom to consult those who knew law and judgment;

Esther 1

13 Then the king said to the wise men, who knew the times (for it was the king’s custom to consult those who knew law and judgement;

Esther 1

13 Then the king spoke to the wise men, who understood the times (for in this way the king would speak before all who understood law and judgment).

Esther 1

13 Then the king asked the wise men, who knew the times, (for so [was] the king's manner toward all that knew [about] the law and rights,

Esther 1

13 And the king saith to wise men, knowing the times — for so [is] the word of the king before all knowing law and judgment,

Esther 1

13 He overheard them plotting, investigated their plans, and discovered that they were preparing to assassinate King Ahasuerus. So he informed the king about them.